Lights on Afterschool 2007 Local Events a Representative Sample
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Lights On Afterschool 2007 Local Events A Representative Sample Alabama Birmingham, Alabama: Gail Smith, Community Education South, 205-599-8719, [email protected] Community Education South is hosting a Lights On Afterschool celebration at Avondale Elementary and Glen Iris Elementary from 3:30-6:00 PM on October 19th. Events at the different locations will showcase wellness programs, offer free glucose and blood pressure testing, and demonstrate physical education activities that involve students and parents. City Council members and School Board members may attend. Program participants, families, school staff, and community members are also invited, and more than 200 people are expected. Birmingham, Alabama: Beth McCandless, Greystone YMCA, 205-981-0144, [email protected] On October 18th from 4:30-6:30 PM, the Greystone YMCA will host an open house for Lights On Afterschool. At the event, afterschool instructors will work with students to paint a mural, and afterschool providers will give parents program information. Mobile, Alabama: Mary Cole, Hearin Chandler Family YMCA, 251-344-4856, [email protected] The Hearin Chandler Family YMCA Afterschool site will celebrate Lights On Afterschool on October 18th from 4:00-6:00 PM. Mayor Samuel Jones may speak about afterschool programs, along with School Board members. Children will decorate the facility with their artwork, and share what they learn in and enjoy about afterschool. The event is open to the community and approximately 100 people are expected. Montgomery, Alabama: Charlie Gibbons, Maxwell AFB Youth Center, [email protected] On October 18th from 3:00-5:30 PM, the Maxwell Air Force Base Youth Center will host a carnival in celebration of Lights On Afterschool. It will include games, face painting, food and information on afterschool programs. The Flight Chief may attend along with the Service Wings Commander and Services Director. Children, families, teachers and the base media are invited. More than 100 people are expected. Alaska Anchorage, Alaska: Drew Hansen, 21st Century Community Learning Center at Wonder Park Elementary, 907-742-1730, On October 18th, the Wonder Park Elementary School will host a Lights On Afterschool Carnival with a literacy theme. Program participants will enjoy academic bingo and book giveaways. The Afterschool Alliance is a nonprofit public awareness and advocacy organization working to ensure that all children and youth have access to quality afterschool programs. More information is available at www.afterschoolalliance.org. Page 1 Elmendorf Air Force Base, Alaska: Judith Jackson, Before and After School Program, [email protected] This Lights On Afterschool celebration will take place October 18th. The Base Commander will speak to youth and parents about the importance of afterschool activities. Afterward, the children will read poems, sing songs and dance for participants. A tasting party will also be held for parents. Fairbanks, Alaska: Afterschool Ambassador Julie Wild-Curry, Fairbanks North Star Borough School District, 907-452-2000, ext. 251, [email protected] On October 18th the Fairbanks Community After School Partnership will host a bus tour of several area afterschool programs in celebration of Lights On Afterschool from 3:45-7:00 PM. Area dignitaries and community members who join the tour will visit four afterschool programs – a school-based program, two community-based programs and one faith-based program. On the bus, participants will receive information about programming and about the need for strong quality programs in our community. Governor Palin has signed an Executive Proclamation declaring October 18, 2007 as “Lights On Afterschool Day” in Alaska. Fairbanks, Alaska: Kelly McGuire, Tanana Middle School, 907-452-8145, [email protected] On October 18th from 5:15-6:15 PM, the Eagle Wings Afterschool Program at Tanana Middle School will celebrate Lights On Afterschool with an open house. The event will include games that students and parents can play together, a student artwork showcase, and information for parents. Organizers will provide cookies and snacks. Fort Richardson Army Base, Alaska: Lori Jarvis, Fort Richardson School Age Services, [email protected], On October 18th, this Lights On Afterschool celebration will bring parents, military commanders and the community together for an open house organized by Fort Richardson School Age Services. Children and parents will participate in activities and enjoy healthy snacks. Kenai, Alaska: Kimberly Dent, Boys & Girls Clubs of the Kenai Peninsula, 907-283-2682, [email protected] The Boys & Girls Clubs of the Kenai Peninsula will host an open house and Family Game Night on October 18th from 5:30-7:00 PM in celebration of Lights On Afterschool. Parents and program participants will play board games and organizers will provide chili. Mayor Pat Porter may attend. More than 100 people are expected. Phoenix, Alaska: Aimee Lespron, Kids Club, 480-783-1200, [email protected] On October 18th, Kids Club will hold a multi-cultural open house for Lights On Afterschool. It will include cultural activities and a student artwork showcase. Children will bring in an ethnic dish to share. Parents, students, and staff are invited. Arizona The Afterschool Alliance is a nonprofit public awareness and advocacy organization working to ensure that all children and youth have access to quality afterschool programs. More information is available at www.afterschoolalliance.org. Page 2 Fort Huachuca, Arizona: Donna Perez, School-Age Services, [email protected] 520- 533-6673 On October 18th, the School-Age Services program at Fort Huachuca will host a spaghetti dinner for families. The event will feature face painting, Gak making, a computer lab, paper bag puppets, Water-Wise (Rolling River), hair spraying, Kids on the Block, a Smoke House from Fire Department, Army Unit exhibits, popcorn, cooking activity and more. Luke Air Force Base, Arizona: Estelle Grengs, Luke AFB Youth Center [email protected], 623-856-7471 October 18th will bring parents and families to the Luke AFB Youth Center for demonstrations in gymnastics and Tae Kwon Do from 5:30–7:30 PM. During this open house, parents will be shown the activities that take place during the after school hours, meet staff members and enjoy refreshments. The program will also offer a discount for newly registered members. Phoenix, Arizona: Devon Casem: Valley of the Sun YMCA, 602-257-5125, [email protected] On October 17th from 4:00-6:00 PM, Valley of the Sun YMCA will celebrate Lights On Afterschool with an open house. The event is open to the community and state representatives may attend. Prescott Valley, Arizona: Cindy Craig, The Yavapai Afterschool Age Coalition, [email protected] On October 18th from 3:00-6:00 PM, the Yavapai Afterschool Age Coalition will celebrate Lights On Afterschool with open houses at each of its sites. Many of the events will feature refreshments, information about afterschool programs, and student-decorated light bulbs. Students will share why they enjoy afterschool and what they would be doing if they were not in the program. At each of the events, parents will fill out surveys about how they think afterschool programs in Prescott Valley can improve. Tucson, Arizona: Afterschool Ambassador Martha Petty, Flowing Wells Extension Programs, Inc., Youth Enrichment Services, 520-887-2600, [email protected] On October 18th, the Flowing Wells Extension Programs, Inc., will host its 3rd annual Lights On Afterschool Carnival. The event will take place at the Flowing Wells Junior High Cafeteria from 5:00-8:00 PM where parents and children from eight afterschool programs will join together to celebrate afterschool. Five to six hundred students are expected to attend. In honor of the Empire State Building being lit up for Lights On Afterschool, a local baker will donate a cake in the shape of the Empire State Building. Arkansas Eureka Springs, Arkansas: Afterschool Ambassador Barbara Dunnam, Eureka Kids Inc., 479- 981-0574, [email protected] On October 18th from 3:00-6:00 PM, Eureka Kids will hold a Lights On Afterschool event at Harmon Park. More than 100 laptops and desktops will be distributed to school-aged youth from throughout Carroll County, program participants will highlight their afterschool advocacy, and organizers will recognize the sponsors who helped buy new flooring for the program. The event will also include barbecue, a pie eating contest, and clothing and school supply giveaways. The The Afterschool Alliance is a nonprofit public awareness and advocacy organization working to ensure that all children and youth have access to quality afterschool programs. More information is available at www.afterschoolalliance.org. Page 3 Mayor will attend along with the County Judge, School Superintendents, and City Council members. More than 300 people are expected. Jonesboro, Arkansas: Tracey Anderson, The Westside Consolidated School District, 870-926- 7256, [email protected] On October 18th at 3:30 PM, the Westside Consolidated School District will host the area’s largest rally for Lights On Afterschool. The event will feature music, games, and demonstrations of afterschool activities. Little Rock, Arkansas: Cindy Covey, Little Rock Parks and Recreation, 501-565-0140, [email protected] Little Rock Parks and Recreation will hold a Pep Rally at City Hall on October 18th from 3:30- 4:30 PM for Lights On Afterschool. The event will include cheerleading, music and readings from children. Several community members will speak about the importance of afterschool. More than 100 people are expected. Little Rock Air Force Base, Arkansas: Jacqueline Russell, LRAFB Youth Center, [email protected], 501-987-6355 An art gallery is planned for the Lights On Afterschool event on October 18th in Little Rock. It will showcase the different activities that take place at the program, and children will then serve refreshments to parents and give them a tour.